I have been giving interest free loans through Kiva since Oct 2010 when my really close friend Jay introduced me to what has been one of my life changing experiences ... I try to give on Kiva regularly to redistribute my good fortune and over these … [Continue reading]
A new beginning: EIR at 1125@Carleton
1125@Carleton is an experimental, collaborative virtual and physical space for problem solving, whether focused on new products and services, or addressing irritants or complex “wicked” problems. … [Continue reading]
The Governor General’s 2015 Canadian Leadership Conference
I am delighted n excited to receive my acceptance to "The Governor General's 2015 Canadian Leadership Conference" From the conference website, the theme for the 2015 conference is "EXPLORING LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION". The 2015 Governor … [Continue reading]
2014 TiECon Canada
Loran Scholars Mentor: A new mentorship challenge
The Loran Scholars Foundation identifies and supports exceptional young Canadians who demonstrate character, service and leadership. … [Continue reading]
An evening with Vivek Wadhwa
A little bit about Vivek (borrowed from the TiE Ottawa introduction) Vivek Wadhwa is a Fellow at Arthur & Toni Rembe Rock Center for Corporate Governance, Stanford University; Director of Research at the Center for Entrepreneurship and … [Continue reading]
Apt613: Case Study in community blogging
In their own words: Apartment613 is a volunteer-run not for profit organization. Our main activity is apt613.ca, an award winning blog dedicated to uncovering the best of Ottawa’s arts and culture. All of our editors, photographers and … [Continue reading]
Ottawa Business Journal – Forty Under 40 – Manu Sharma
The Forty Under 40 Awards is a prestigious annual program that recognizes exceptional leaders under the age of 40 who exemplify outstanding achievement in leadership, entrepreneurship, and community building. Co-hosted by the Ottawa Business Journal … [Continue reading]
Employer Excellence Award for TalentBridge
Below is the press release that was put out by OCRI today announcing the amazing news I received late yesterday. I am delighted about this :) OTTAWA, ON, March 24, 2010 – TalentBridge, one of OCRI’s most popular youth engagement programs, has … [Continue reading]
TalentBridge revisited: Inspiration from Richard Florida
Richard Florida made a statement about educational institutions in his talk on Friday at the “Creative Leadership Conference”. He said “Education Institutions should be about knowledge discovery and learning”. Allied to that statement he quoted Peter … [Continue reading]